Miro 2.0: The open-source video jukebox
The new version of the open-sourced video jukebox features major changes in order to improve it's usability
Version 2.0 of the open-sourced video jukebox is coming with some changes in order to improve it's usability. One major change is that you can now pop out your playback screen from the main player and you can continue watching videos while you surf in Miro for more videos.
The interface overhaul streamlines the design while keeping button controls in the same place, basing it all on widgets. It's not readily apparent what this means for the average user, because the workflow is practically identical to previous versions. Search for a video or channel, add it to the sidebar or subscribe to it if you want all content from that producer, and Miro begins to download the video.
Miro also defaults to grab HD content whenever available, including from YouTube. It also supports streaming Web sites, such as Hulu, and there's new support for audio podcasts as well.
The flaws left in Miro are minor. There's a lack of mouse-over labels, which would take the edge off the learning curve for new users or those who just can't be bothered memorizing what each button does. There are two search boxes, one on the sidebar and one at the top right of the main window. They both seem to do the same thing, so it'd be good if the designers could either label how they're different or get rid of one.
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